07-25-2013 12:26 PM - edited 03-07-2019 02:35 PM
Hi All,
I currently have 3 2960's connecting together using daisy chains and I'd like to add a 4th switch into the network. I have been reading that daisy chaining switches together is not the best method and would like to know if a hub&spoke/star topology would be better suited for this (Connecting 3 switches to a Main switch). I DO NOT have stacking cables or modules so I will be relying on a straight connection between switches using Cat6 cables.
Thanks for your input.
07-25-2013 12:42 PM
Chris
SWITCH 1 ------------------------------------ SWITCH 2
| | | |
| | --------SWITCH 3- ---------------------| |
| |
|----------SWITCH 4 -------------------------------|
Hope this makes sense
Regards,
Alex.
Please rate useful posts.
07-25-2013 01:49 PM
Hi Alex,
This is what I was thinking too, a simple star toplogy with a main switch. Thanks for verifying.
-Chris
07-25-2013 07:08 PM
Is a star style topology best practice for connecting multiple switches when stacking cables/modules are not involved?
07-25-2013 08:39 PM
A star topology should be fine. Just make sure your running spanning-tree on all of your switches to prevent loops.
Sent from Cisco Technical Support iPhone App
Discover and save your favorite ideas. Come back to expert answers, step-by-step guides, recent topics, and more.
New here? Get started with these tips. How to use Community New member guide